SWIFT/BIC code VWAGDE22017

VWAGDE22017 belongs to Volkswagen A.G. in Wolfsburg, Germany.

VWAGDE22017

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVWAGDE22017
8-character codeVWAGDE22
Branch code017
BankVolkswagen A.G.
Branch—
CityWolfsburg
CountryGermany

How the Volkswagen A.G. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

VWAG Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
017 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank uses BIC VWAGDE22017?

VWAGDE22017 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volkswagen A.G., part of Volkswagen A.G. in Wolfsburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of VWAGDE22017 mean?

VWAG is the bank code of Volkswagen A.G., DE stands for Germany, 22 is the code for the city or region and 017 identifies the department Volkswagen A.G..

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volkswagen A.G. in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Volkswagen A.G. in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need VWAGDE22017 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VWAGDE22017.

What happens if I enter VWAGDE22017 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VWAGDE22017 against the details from Volkswagen A.G. before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.